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Welcome to the Disciple Standard Podcast!Where we discuss the multiply method of discipleshipwe believe it is time to upgrade the operating system of the church returning to a decentralized system which promotes exponential growth through the multiplication of disciples.

Podcast · By Scott Vander Ploeg · English · Official site

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Sep 22, 2026
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  1. Episode · Sep 22, 2026

    What Does the Bible Actually Say About Hell? (opens the original)

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    What does the Bible actually say about hell? This week, we dig into Scripture, challenge some common assumptions, and wrestle with how Christians should understand judgment, eternity, and the character of God.

  2. Episode · Sep 3, 2026

    Is the World Actually Getting Worse? (opens the original)

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    Is the world actually getting worse—or are we simply more aware of everything that's wrong? In this episode of The Disciple Standard Podcast, we look across generations at some of the events that shaped America's collective memory—from Ruby Bridges and the Civil Rights era to Rodney King, 9/11, Columbine, and more.

  3. Episode · Sep 2, 2026

    What Happens to Us When AI Does Everything? (opens the original)

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    What happens to human purpose when AI can do our jobs better than we can? In Episode 66 of The Disciple Standard Podcast, we wrestle with the rapidly changing world of artificial intelligence and what it could mean for work, education, relationships, and the church. If technology can teach us faster, automate our work, and make life more efficient, what happens to the things that give human life meaning? The conversation ultimately goes deeper than technology. We talk about why Christians work,

  4. Episode · Aug 24, 2026

    What Makes a Sermon Actually Good? (opens the original)

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    What makes a sermon actually good? This week, we talk about the weight of preaching, communicating Scripture clearly, connecting God's Word to real life, and why preaching is about far more than delivering a good message.

  5. Episode · Aug 13, 2026

    Is Christian Nationalism Distracting the Church? (opens the original)

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    Christian nationalism, political division, abortion, prayer in schools—how involved should the church actually be in politics? In this episode of The Disciple Standard Podcast, we wrestle with where Christians should engage politically, where the institutional church should draw the line, and whether our political debates are distracting us from the mission Jesus actually gave the Church. Can Christians disagree politically and remain united in Christ? And have we started majoring in the minors

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